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Bipartisan report seeks ways to counter extreme polarization that has created distrust in elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme partisanship combined with a complicated and highly decentralized voting system have led to a loss of faith in election results among some in the U.S.
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Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.
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Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights of some of the most vulnerable members of society.
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Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November.
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Democrats are defending their majority in the Pennsylvania House for 4th time in a year

Democrats are defending their majority in the Pennsylvania House for 4th time in a year

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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Donald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley

Donald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley

MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton. Nancy Pelosi. Kamala Harris. Liz Cheney. Carly Fiorina. And for now, Nikki Haley.
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Trump's fate and an obscure section of the Constitution collide at Supreme Court

Trump's fate and an obscure section of the Constitution collide at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — From civil rights to privacy, the 14th Amendment has been a foundation for forging the norms of American law and democracy.
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End public funding of privately owned rooming hotels, says B.C. fire inquest jury

End public funding of privately owned rooming hotels, says B.C. fire inquest jury

BURNABY, B.C. — The jury in a coroner's inquest into the Winters Hotel fire that killed two people in Vancouver two years ago has recommended ending public funding for single-room-occupancy hotels in privately owned buildings.
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Five Coasters considering seeking BC NDP nomination for Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Five Coasters considering seeking BC NDP nomination for Powell River-Sunshine Coast

School board chair, secondary school student, former journalist, teacher association president among those who have said they're seeking the nomination.
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Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says

Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign, according to a report published Monday.
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